Physical Therapists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 28 metro areas • California
Physical Therapists in California earn a median salary of $122,456 per year on average across 28 metro and nonmetro areas, +21.2% vs the national median of $101,020. An estimated 23,840 physical therapists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $99,700 to $137,250 depending on location.
$122,456
Avg median salary in California
$137,250
Highest paying metro
$99,700
Lowest paying metro
23,840
Employed in California
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Physical Therapists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $137,250 | $119,550 | $161,390 | 1,350 |
| Vallejo, CA | $136,440 | $109,620 | $140,220 | 270 |
| San Francisco, CA | $136,200 | $118,880 | $155,160 | 3,170 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $134,810 | $108,560 | $145,800 | 280 |
| Chico, CA | $131,370 | $104,940 | $138,340 | 160 |
| Sacramento, CA | $130,160 | $104,620 | $138,670 | 1,620 |
| Napa, CA | $128,760 | $102,790 | $137,960 | 60 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $128,370 | $98,540 | $140,560 | 140 |
| Hanford, CA | $127,460 | $107,860 | $128,280 | 40 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $126,430 | $103,510 | $133,300 | 80 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $125,730 | $97,460 | $135,700 | 180 |
| Merced, CA | $124,270 | $95,680 | $165,420 | 50 |
| Modesto, CA | $124,130 | $100,930 | $137,230 | 360 |
| Salinas, CA | $123,960 | $101,520 | $136,820 | 190 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $122,590 | $98,650 | $133,600 | 340 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $121,330 | $101,110 | $141,650 | 290 |
| Stockton, CA | $121,100 | $99,080 | $139,840 | 320 |
| Fresno, CA | $120,430 | $101,550 | $134,840 | 600 |
| Riverside, CA | $120,190 | $99,970 | $138,640 | 2,130 |
| El Centro, CA | $120,020 | $100,120 | $129,640 | 50 |
| North Coast Region of California | $119,690 | $104,180 | $130,920 | 120 |
| Oxnard, CA | $117,380 | $95,910 | $130,560 | 540 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $117,000 | $98,080 | $134,310 | 8,150 |
| Yuba City, CA | $113,250 | $89,250 | $132,620 | 80 |
| Redding, CA | $113,150 | $91,950 | $127,510 | 130 |
| San Diego, CA | $105,920 | $87,210 | $131,540 | 2,730 |
| Visalia, CA | $101,670 | $61,230 | $127,650 | 220 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $99,700 | $97,980 | $127,160 | 190 |